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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, June 24, 2009 · 14 Cause for Paws goes public to support canine etiquette The eighth annual Cause for Paws fundraiser -- Putting on the Dog for Special Training Program will be Thursday, June 25. It will take place at 7 p.m. at Appleby College at 540 Lakeshore Rd. W. According to Johanne Golder, executive director of the Oakville and District Humane Society, the Animal Behaviour Program (an etiquette program for a person's best friend) has been a runaway success at the local shelter. According to Golder, a welltrained dog is more likely to be chosen for adoption. Thanks to the R-Dog Post Park Leash Free volunteers, funds were raised to hire a full-time animal behaviour co-ordinator. "Our event started out small, the first year we raised a few thousand dollars. Then we asked the humane society if it had a wish list for things it couldn't hope to fund. That's where the idea for a full-time animal behaviour co-ordinator came from," said Beverlie Rockcliffe of the volunteer group. Last year, the event raised more than $52,000, allowing the shelter to hire the trainer. This year's event is going public in an effort to raise even more funds to not only maintain the program, but to increase the support of the shelter's other efforts. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For information, visit www.causeforpawsoakville.com. Teeing up at Glen Abbey for Kids Sake Hot Summer Deals on Gas Fireplaces Golfers will tee up for the Swing for Kids Sake Golf Tournament Thursday, June 25 at Glen Abbey Golf Course. The $300 entry will help the more than 750 children in need who benefit from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton. The tournament features a 1 p.m. shotgun start. For information, contact www.bbbshalton.ca or 905-339-2355. Golf for a Cure helps local families The Halton Regional Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will host the MS Golf for a cure at the Crosswinds Golf & Country Club today, June 24. The fifth annual event will benefit Halton Regional Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. In the past four years, the event has raised more than $40,000, and the money is used to help individuals and their families affected by MS in the Halton community. For more information, contact Kathy Simon, MS Society Halton Regional Chapter, at 905-681-8770, ext. 13, by e-mail at kathy.simon@mssociety.ca or online at www.mssociety.ca/halton. "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905-337-2066 w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a